Republic of Venice ½ Ducato - Francesco Loredan, 1752 – 1753
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1752 – 1797)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ducato
Year
1752 – 1753
Ruler
Francesco Loredan
(1752–1762)
Composition
Silver (.8264)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
11.7
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ducato from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1752 to 1753. Struck in Silver (.8264). Measures 35 mm and weighs 11.7 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark seated at left presenting staff with cross and pennant at top to doge kneeling at right, mintmaster's initials in exergue.
- Reverse
- Lion of St. Mark striding to left, head facing forward, left paw resting on open book, above which is a castle on a hill.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1752-1753) GAC | — |
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